© Emporium Hamburg
© Emporium Hamburg
Denier - Willigis and emperor Otto III ND
| Silver | 1.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Willigis (975-1011) |
| Emperor | Otto III (996-1002) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 996-1002 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#117211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with pairs of dots in corners.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OTTO IMP
Translation: Emperor Otto.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of religious and political symbols. On one side, it bears the image of Saint Willigis, the patron saint of Mainz, while on the other side, it features Emperor Otto III, who was the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire at the time. This blending of religious and political authority reflects the complex power dynamics of the era and highlights the importance of the Archbishopric of Mainz as a political and religious center in medieval Germany.
